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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Tamil Nadu: People above 80 may get higher old-age pension under new govt policy -C Shivakumar

Tamil Nadu: People above 80 may get higher old-age pension under new govt policy -C Shivakumar

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published Published on Aug 29, 2022   modified Modified on Aug 30, 2022

-The New Indian Express

Currently, all those who are above 60 years of age and fulfill the economic criteria stipulated by the government are eligible for a monthly pension of Rs 1,000 in the State.

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu government may soon tweak the old-age pension scheme offered for senior citizens by introducing an age-based differential pension scheme for people in the 60-70, 70-80, and 80+ age groups.

According to the new Senior Citizen Policy, which is likely to be implemented this year, people in the 80+ age group may get the highest pension. Single elderly women who are widows, destitute or disabled may also get a higher pension. 

Currently, all those who are above 60 years of age and fulfil the economic criteria stipulated by the government are eligible for a monthly pension of Rs 1,000 in the State. The draft policy, reviewed by Chief secretary Irai Anbu on Friday, also envisages an exclusive ‘Vigilance and Crimes Department for Senior Citizens’ wing under the Director General of Police. 

V Sivakumar, director of Helpage India and one of the members of the policy drafting committee, said, “We pushed for age-wise pension. Those above 80 must get more as they are vulnerable to health issues.” 

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The New Indian Express, 29 August, 2022, https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2022/aug/29/tamil-nadu-people-above-80-may-get-higher-old-age-pension-under-new-govt-policy-2492526.html?fbclid=IwAR2psDPLDqN2itDgdu5rPjzCo2Y_mwgM2xlxiSI-IhnhuTyPG


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